Nyc Travel Ban Looms as Major Winter Storm Pummels Tri-State, Snowfall Totals Listed

Mo. Basuony

Published: February 23, 2026 12:16 AM ET

Nyc Travel Ban Looms as Major Winter Storm Pummels Tri-State, Snowfall Totals Listed

The storm that is rapidly stacking up snow totals across the Tri-State has prompted live updates pointing to a Nyc Travel Ban, as heavy snow and gusty winds continue and accumulations rise. Snow will continue through Monday morning, remaining heavy at times, especially from the city eastward.

Nyc Travel Ban: live updates and what is clear

Live updates indicate NJ and NYC have issued travel bans as accumulations start to build; details of those orders are unclear in the provided context. Emergency Executive Order No. 3 is referenced in coverage of the event, but specifics of that order are unclear in the provided context.

Storm behavior and expected accumulations

The Tri-State area is being pummelled by a major winter storm with snow and gusty winds. When all is said and done, much of the Tri-State, including New York City, could accumulate 12-18 inches, with even higher totals possible in coastal areas like Long Island and the Jersey Shore. Snow will continue through Monday morning and remain heavy at times, especially from the city eastward.

Tri-State snowfall totals (National Weather Service numbers)

Here is the latest look at National Weather Service snowfall totals from the blizzard, listed by county and location:

Fairfield County: 4 S Greenwich - 5. 5 in; Norwalk - 5. 2 in; 1 SE Norwalk - 5. 2 in; 1 SE Wilton - 5. 0 in; 4 SSE Easton - 4. 0 in; 3 WSW Shelton - 4. 0 in; 1 N Norwalk - 3. 2 in
Middlesex County (CT): 1 SW Westbrook - 6. 0 in
New Haven County: 3 NNE East Haven - 3. 5 in; 3 ENE Branford - 3. 0 in; Meriden - 2. 2 in
New London County: 1 SSW New London - 5. 0 in; 1 SSE North Stonington - 1. 8 in
Bergen County: Leonia - 7. 7 in; 1 SW Franklin Lakes - 7. 0 in; 1 E Ridgefield - 6. 8 in; 1 NNW Carlstadt - 6. 3 in; 1 SSW River Edge - 5. 7 in; Fair Lawn - 5. 5 in; Little Ferry - 5. 0 in; 1 WSW Wallington - 4. 6 in; New Milford - 4. 0 in; Northvale - 2. 6 in
Essex County: North Caldwell - 6. 1 in; Nutley - 4. 5 in; 1 WSW Glen Ridge - 4. 0 in; Bloomfield - 3. 0 in
Hudson County: Hoboken - 5. 3 in; Harrison - 5. 0 in; Bayonne - 4. 5 in; Kearny - 3. 7 in
Passaic County: Clifton - 3. 9 in; Wayne - 3. 5 in
Union County: 1 SSW Westfield - 6. 0 in; 1 N Cranford - 6. 0 in; Newark Airport - 4. 0 in
Hunterdon County: 1 WNW Stanton - 3. 5 in; Readington Twp - 3. 5 in; Ringoes - 3. 0 in
Mercer County: West Windsor Twp. - 5. 8 in; Woodsville - 4. 5 in; 1 NNE Hamilton Square - 4. 3 in; Ewing - 4. 0 in; Trenton Mercer Airport - 2. 8 in; 1 NNW Washington Crossing - 2. 0 in; 2 WNW Pennington - 1. 5 in; Pennington - 1. 5 in
Middlesex County (NJ): Perth Amboy - 7. 0 in; South River - 6. 5 in; 1 SW Edison - 6. 1 in; East Brunswick - 6. 0 in; North Brunswick - 5. 6 in; Metuchen - 5. 3 in; 1 N Concordia - 3. 5 in; 1 S Jamesburg - 3. 0 in
Monmouth County: Howell - 9. 4 in; 1 N Colts Neck - 7. 8 in; 1 NE Centerville - 6. 5 in; 1 SSW Freehold Twp - 6. 1 in; Freehold - 6. 0 in; 1 NE Clarksburg - 6. 0 in; Colts Neck - 5. 0 in; 2 ESE West Long Branch - 4. 5 in; Keyport - 4. 2 in; Freehold - 2. 0 in; Tinton Falls - 1. 9 in; Oakhurst - 1. 0 in
Morris County: Millington - 4. 1 in; Randolph - 3. 5 in; Ledgewood - 2. 0 in; Jefferson Twp - 2. 0 in; Morris Plains - 2. 0 in
Ocean County: Lakewood - 8. 0 in; 5 W Jackson - 6. 0 in; 1 NW Brick - 5. 8 in; New Egypt - 5. 0 in; 2 SSW Lakewood Twp - 5. 0 in; 3 N Ocean Gate - 4. 7 in; Manahawkin - 4. 0 in; Barnegat Twp - 3. 3 in; 3 WSW Toms River - 3. 0 in; Point Pleasant Beach - 3. 0 in; Tuckerton - 3. 0 in; Brick - 1. 8 in
Somerset County: Warren - 5. 1 in; Hillsborough Twp - 1. 0 in

Short-term implications and next steps

Snow is expected to continue into Monday morning and remain heavy in spots, especially from the city eastward, which supports the live updates that travel restrictions are in effect. Emergency Executive Order No. 3 is noted in coverage of the storm; its details are unclear in the provided context. Forecasted accumulations of 12-18 inches for much of the Tri-State, with higher coastal totals possible, underscore the need for adherence to local advisories and any travel restrictions in place.

What to watch

Ongoing snowfall through Monday morning and periods of heavy snow, particularly city eastward.
Accumulation trends that could push totals toward or beyond the 12-18 inch range across much of the Tri-State and into coastal areas like Long Island and the Jersey Shore.
Any clarifications or details released about Emergency Executive Order No. 3 and travel restrictions referenced in live updates; those details are unclear in the provided context.